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Budshead

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About

Budshead ward lies in the northwest of Plymouth, characterised by residential neighbourhoods and local commercial centres. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with schools and community facilities serving its population. It contains the northern sections of the Tamerton Foliot and Crownhill districts, offering a mix of suburban living and accessible green spaces like Ham Woods for walking.

A notable local landmark is the historic Church of St. Mary and St. John in Tamerton Foliot, set within its own grounds. The ward is bordered by the A38 Parkway, providing a major transport route, while the River Tavy marks part of its western boundary. This creates a distinct edge between the city's urban spread and the surrounding Devon countryside.

Area overview

On average Budshead has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 27.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Budshead is £48,376 per year. There are 5 schools in Budshead: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Budshead is home to around 13,256 people, with a population density of about 2,889.6 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
27.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Budshead Population
13,256
Population density
2,889.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.85(+40%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.52(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.13(+41%)
Shoplifting
6.94(+5%)
Other theft
6.19(+10%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,173
91.83%
Other White
381
2.87%
African
166
1.25%
Other Asian
80
0.6%
Indian
68
0.51%
Total population: 13,256

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,662
25.2%
No qualifications
2,031
19.22%
Level 3 (A level)
1,993
18.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,615
15.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,185
11.22%
Total 16+ residents: 10,565

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,646
28.51%
Owns with a mortgage
1,535
26.59%
Other social rented
954
16.53%
Social rents from council
732
12.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
613
10.62%
Total households: 5,773

Property prices in Budshead

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£263
Sales (last 12 months)131
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £360K

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £263 per square foot) in Budshead area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £950,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Budshead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached34£433,500£340
Semi-Detached40£235,000£254
Terraced42£188,500£253
Flats15£125,000£223

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Budshead

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Budshead.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£318,000£94,350£153,725£131,000
2017£313,000£93,000£163,500£133,250
2018£330,000£89,500£150,000£135,000
2019£347,500£84,500£153,000£141,500
2020£315,000£120,000£185,000£149,500
2021£415,000£91,000£199,995£164,750
2022£425,000£105,000£240,000£185,000
2023£424,000£106,000£219,750£177,000
2024£425,500£135,000£216,000£197,000
2025£439,995£117,500£232,500£187,000
2026£540,000£115,500£241,500£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Budshead.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Budshead.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£226£150£169£172
2017£242£160£178£166
2018£252£169£186£180
2019£259£160£177£189
2020£261£220£202£180
2021£279£160£231£219
2022£322£217£262£247
2023£362£207£234£240
2024£319£239£236£244
2025£348£221£243£237
2026£302£199£262£254
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Budshead.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Budshead in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Plymouth district.

Band A£1,628
Band B£1,899
Band C£2,171
Band D£2,442
Band E£2,984
Band F£3,527
Band G£4,070
Band H£4,884

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Budshead ward.

Local councillors

Nicola Cooke

Budshead - Elected 7 May 2026

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All postcodesin Budshead

PL66AS

Dunraven Drive

PL54JT

Northampton Close

PL54DD

Whitleigh Green

PL54JQ

Norwich Avenue

PL65DP

Lodge Gardens

PL65JG

Franklyns

PL66AE

Powisland Drive

PL53TF

Berwick Avenue

PL65BY

Kingsway Gardens

PL54JN

Milford Lane

PL68FT

Bluebell Street

PL54BT

Carlisle Road

PL54HN

Taunton Avenue

PL54HL

Newbury Close

PL54AY

Dorchester Avenue

PL66AZ

Dunraven Drive

PL54HW

Taunton Avenue

PL54DA

Budshead Road

PL68FW

Hollyhock Way

PL54HF

Brentford Avenue

PL54DT

Budshead Road

PL54HB

Brentford Avenue

PL65EE

Richmond Road

PL66AF

Powisland Drive

PL54DU

Budshead Road

PL54ET

Taunton Avenue

PL54EA

Bodmin Road

PL65EB

Smallack Drive

PL65FB

Smallack Drive

PL66AP

Moorland View

PL65HR

Leatfield Drive

PL54JW

Milford Lane

PL65HU

Alwin Park

PL54PD

Redruth Close

PL54JL

Winchester Gardens

PL54DW

Budshead Road

PL54HD

Brentford Avenue

PL54HX

Aylesbury Crescent

PL65YJ

The Limes

PL65DS

Budshead

PL66AB

Powisland Drive

PL53AN

Crownhill Road

PL66BW

Caradon Close

PL65DX

Dayton Close

PL65DA

Tavistock Road

PL65EL

Budshead

PL66AQ

Roborough Avenue

PL54EB

Lewes Gardens

PL65FE

Budshead

PL65HN

Notre Dame Close

PL66AW

Moorland View

PL65BP

Lopwell Close

PL54BB

Appleby Walk

PL66BE

Upland Drive

PL54HH

Canterbury Drive